Our Programs

We believe that education is key to one day ending poverty. We support orphaned and disadvantaged youth to complete their higher education and transition into university and beyond. Our support includes housing, education, food and utlities and all levels of support to help them build a future for themselves and their community. LEARN MORE

IBSH currently sponsors over 70 children across 23 families in Tanzania, 17 of which are led by single mothers. For as little as $5 per week, your family can make a world of difference to a family in a third world country. This small weekly donation provides assistance with education, healthcare, food and shelter. Help us to foster bright, healthy futures for all these families. LEARN MORE

Our Supporters

At Bare Naked Bowls we believe in eating well and doing good. Founded by Josh and Ashley Porteous in July 2015, Bare Naked Bowls is a superfood cafe and acai bar focusing on serving fresh acai bowls, breakfast bowls, smoothies, komucha and coffee. A portion from every sale is donated to IBSH to help improve the lives of others. LEARN MORE

Trek for Change is all about doing good and having fun at the same time. Trek for Change is an expedition travel company that offers all inclusive, unique, and result orientated international trips for individuals, schools and corporate groups. Trek for Change is committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged individuals in Australia and around the world. Each program is focused on the projects carried out by the International Brothers and Sisters House with the goal of working to end suffering, poverty and sickness in children throughout Tanzania and Nepal. LEARN MORE

Who

Josh Porteous

Josh was born in 1979 and spends his time between Sydney, Australia – Santa Barbara, USA – Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Pokhara, Nepal and Arusha, Tanzania. He was born & bred and educated in Sydney and his highest form of education is a Masters in International Business. He spent 12 years working in various national management positions in Coca-Cola Amatil. Josh left the corporate world and the comforts of the first world in 2012 to volunteer across Asia and Africa in some of the poorest countries on earth. During his time overseas, he founded The International Brothers & Sisters House and is now dedicated to helping others through his charity.